Exploring the Natural Beauty of Uttarakhand in August 2023

1. Day 1: Mussoorie
   1 hour 40 minutes (33 miles) from Dehradun Airport

   In the morning, visit Kempty Falls and Gun Hill Point to witness the beautiful sunrise. Have a delicious lunch at Little Llama Cafe and Cafe By The Way. In the afternoon, explore the beauty of Lal Tibba and Soham Heritage Art Centre. In the evening, head to Mall Road for shopping and local street food.

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   3 hours 20 minutes (93 miles) from Mussoorie

   Start your day by taking a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges at Triveni Ghat. After breakfast at The Sitting Elephant Cafe, visit the Beatles Ashram, Ram Jhula, and Laxman Jhula. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

3. Day 3: Auli
   9 hours (266 miles) from Rishikesh

   Enjoy the scenic views as you take a cable car to Auli. After reaching Auli, have lunch at Cliff Top Club Restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the local markets and visit Auli Artificial Lake. In the evening, enjoy the sunset at Gurson Bugyal.

4. Day 4: Jim Corbett National Park
   8 hours (197 miles) from Auli

   Start your day early and reach Jim Corbett National Park by noon. After lunch at Jim's Grill Restaurant, enjoy a Jeep Safari and explore the flora and fauna of the National Park. In the evening, head back to your hotel and relax.

5. Day 5: Nainital
   3 hours 30 minutes (87 miles) from Jim Corbett National Park

   Visit the beautiful Naini Lake in the morning and have a delicious breakfast at Cafe Lakeside. Visit St. John in the Wilderness Church, Naina Devi Temple, and Eco Cave Gardens in the afternoon. In the evening, go on a shopping spree in the local markets and try out local delicacies.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Valley of Flowers National Park and Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara for a day trip. For adventure seekers, try out bungee jumping, zip-lining, and river-rafting in Rishikesh. Make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes and light cotton clothes as August is a monsoon season in Uttarakhand.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kempty Falls (2 hours, INR 100)
• Gun Hill Point (1 hour, INR 75)
• Little Llama Cafe (1 hour, INR 500)
• Cafe By The Way (1 hour, INR 700)
• Lal Tibba (2 hours, INR 50)
• Soham Heritage Art Centre (1 hour, INR 250)
• The Sitting Elephant Cafe (1 hour, INR 300)
• Beatles Ashram (2 hours, INR 150)
• Ram Jhula (1 hour, Free)
• Laxman Jhula (1 hour, Free)
• Parmarth Niketan Ashram (2 hours, Free)
• Cliff Top Club Restaurant (1 hour, INR 1000)
• Auli Artificial Lake (1 hour, Free)
• Gurson Bugyal (2 hours, Free)
• Jim's Grill Restaurant (1 hour, INR 800)
• Jeep Safari at Jim Corbett National Park (4 hours, INR 4000)
• Cafe Lakeside (1 hour, INR 500)
• St. John in the Wilderness Church (1 hour, INR 20)
• Naina Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
• Eco Cave Gardens (2 hours, INR 100)
• Shopping in local markets (2 hours, INR 500)
• Local delicacies (~INR 200)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 8950